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pin vice
panzerIV
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 - 01:31 PM UTC
hi there guys i got a pin vice the other day but a few of the small drill pieces fit in but dont tighten up as i tighten the part to the drill bit bit :s so i cant really create more indepth holes that i need can someone tell me what am doing wrong ? :S


cheers in advance

Tony
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 - 01:38 PM UTC
The diameter of the drill shank is smaller than the chuck will secure.
Did this pin vise include more than one chuck?
If so, then loosen the tightening screw completely off and remove the larger chuck and insert the smaller chuck, then tighten the screw onto your smaller bits. Try this, hope to helps.




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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 - 02:45 PM UTC
In one pin-vise I have, the chuck is reversable. If you can take yours out, turn it over...it may have a smaller diameter.

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Mike
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 - 03:53 PM UTC
Isay this only for FYI and not to be a smarta$$,but mine is double ended-one chuck for a larger diameter range and the opposing end chuck for the smallest range.
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 - 05:10 PM UTC
if push comes to shove rap some tape around the drill bit in order that the chuck can grip it.
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 - 08:38 PM UTC

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if push comes to shove rap some tape around the drill bit in order that the chuck can grip it.


Bring the mountain to Moses! Good idea Darren. That said, mine is like Ricks in that there are two double ended chucks which gives a fair scope for bits.
Brad
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 - 10:21 PM UTC
If you don't have a reversible chuck, an alternative is to buy another vice. I had to recently and was surprised that there are at least four sizes available; and also that they're quite cheap. Some eBay sellers will do a full set for seven or eight quid including postage.

Knowing my luck, if I go home tonight and poke around at my vice, I'll find that it does have a reversible chuck and I needn't have bought the second one. But at least I'll have done my small bit to keep the local ironmonger in business...
panzerIV
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Posted: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 01:40 AM UTC
ive looked at my pin vice and its doubled ended chuck haha

glad i raised this question i would of seemed like an idiot goin to the shop again for a smaller chuck

cheers

Tony
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Posted: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 02:20 AM UTC


Beside the standard pin vise, you can also find gas torch cleaners which are essentially the same thing. The hold the selection of numbered bits inside the handle. That way you know where they are when you need them. They are perfect for modeling and usually inexpensive.
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